Curtin University International Research Scholarships

Curtin University in Australia offers prestigious scholarships for international postgraduate students through the International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS) scheme and the Curtin Strategic International Research Scholarship (CSIRS). These scholarships aim to attract top-quality researchers to areas of strength within the university and support Australia’s research endeavors.

Host Institution: Curtin University, Australia

Fields of Study: The scholarships are available for research courses in various faculties, including Humanities, Science & Engineering, Centre for Aboriginal Studies, Health Sciences, and Curtin Business School.

Scholarship Benefits:

1. International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS):
   • Covers course tuition fees for two years for Master’s by Research and three years for a Doctoral degree.
   • Provides Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the recipient and their dependents throughout the award duration.
   • Includes an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) valued at $24,653 (2013 value) annually for living expenses. This stipend is tax-free and subject to annual indexation.
2. Curtin Strategic International Research Scholarship (CSIRS):
   • Covers course tuition fees for three years for a Doctoral degree.
   • Provides basic single overseas health cover (OSHC) for the recipient.
   • Offers a stipend equivalent to that of the APA per annum, tax-free, for the entire study period.

Eligibility:

1. IPRS – Current and Future Students:
   • Open to citizens of overseas countries (excluding New Zealand).
   • Scholarships awarded based on academic merit and research capacity for eligible overseas graduates intending to start a higher degree by research in 2014.
   • Applicants must gain admission to Curtin University to be considered.
   • English language requirements must be met by 31st August 2013.
   • Previous AusAID scholarship recipients within two years of commencing the IPRS are not eligible.
2. CSIRS – Future Students only:
   • Open to citizens of overseas countries (excluding New Zealand).
   • Scholarships awarded based on academic merit, alignment with strategic research areas, and research capacity for eligible overseas graduates planning to commence a higher degree by research in 2014.
   • Applicants must gain admission to Curtin University to be considered.
   • English language requirements must be met by 31st August 2013.
   • This scholarship is available only for future doctoral students.

Application Process: The application period for the 2014 IPRS and CSIRS scholarships has already closed. Interested candidates are advised to check the official website for updates on future application rounds. The application must be completed online through the e-application system. For CSIRS applicants, it is crucial to specify the Strategic Research Area/s aligning with their research proposal.

Conclusion:

Curtin University offers exciting opportunities for international postgraduate students through the IPRS and CSIRS scholarships. These scholarships not only cover tuition fees but also provide a generous stipend for living expenses, making them highly attractive for prospective researchers. For further details on applying for these scholarships, please visit the official scholarship website.